After indulging in a carb-heavy Thanksgiving meal, experts explain that the food coma we experience is caused by the combination of sedatives like alcohol, tryptophan-rich foods, and a large meal diverting blood from the brain to aid in digestion. Contrary to popular belief, turkey alone isn’t responsible for our drowsiness, as it contains minimal levels of tryptophan compared to other common foods. The real culprit behind the post-feast sleepiness is the high glycemic index of carbs in dishes like mashed potatoes and pie, leading to spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels.
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Putin to spend £830,000,000,000 to rearm Russia for ‘upcoming large-scale war’
Vladimir Putin is planning to invest £830 billion over the next decade to rearm Russia, signaling preparations for a large-scale conflict, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s intelligence. He emphasized that Russia aims to reshape the global order by increasing military spending significantly and adopting a total mobilization strategy to challenge existing security structures. Want More Context? 🔎
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